Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can become leaders in a variety of professional settings, including:

Colleges, Universities, and High Schools

Corporate Settings

Health and Fitness Centers

Hospitals and Clinics

International Athletic Organizations

Military

Occupational Health

Performing Arts

Professional Sports

Public Safety

Sports Medicine Clinics

U.S. Olympic Centers

Sports Medicine Clinics

This growing industry provides opportunities for certified athletic trainers to work with a variety of health care professionals and a range of patients. In addition to athletic injury rehabilitation, many clinics provide athletic training services for secondary schools.

combination teacher/athletic trainer; the majority of colleges and universities require a master's degree

Professional Sports

In professional sports settings, certified athletic trainers work only one sport, such as football, baseball, basketball, or hockey. Although teams perform only a select number of months per year, ATCs work year-round in athlete conditioning and rehabilitation.